The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, is dedicated to promoting the development and use of environmentally responsible, high performance roof systems.
SPOTLIGHT
Center Receives $750,000 Grant for RoofPointTM, High Performance Guideline System, from the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) was awarded a grant from the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress (Alliance) in the amount of $750,000 for the development of RoofPoint, a new guideline and rating system for the selection of roof systems to mazimize energy efficiency and minmize enervironmental impact. This grant will provide the Center critical resources to expand the development and public launche of RoofPoint. RoofPoint is deesigned to help building owners make smart and environmentally responsible roofing decisions. To read the full press release, please click here.
Center Unveils RoofPointTM - Landmark Roof Rating System
RoofPoint is the first comprehensive roof rating system for the assessment and selection of sustainable roof systems. Organized around five primary categories: energy management, materials management, water management, durability/life-cycle management, and innovation, RoofPoint provides a comprehensive roadmap for achieving sustainable low-slope roofing systems. As a first step to introduce RoofPoint to the marketplace and promote industry discussion, the Center is sponsoring an industry-wide public comment process covering the key elements and strategies of RoofPoint. The Center plans to complete the first phrase of industry comment by June, 2010, followed by an amended draft and a second round of industry comment by August, 2010. To read the full press release, please click here.
To learn more about RoofPoint, please click here.
Call for Excellence in Design Award Entries
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing has announced a call for entries for its Excellence in Design Award, which honors those who design energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and long-lasting roof systems according to accepted industry practices.
To learn more about the Excellence in Design Award, click here.
The Center pushes Energy Efficient Tax Credit for Roofs
The past month, the Center has been working to ensure tax credits for energy efficient roofing are included in new energy legislation Congress is considering. The Center is proposing a 30% investment tax credit for those roofs that achieve a prescribed level of thermal performance. The idea is to put energy efficiency on a level playing field with renewable energy, which currently enjoys a 30% investment tax credit.
To learn more about the Energy Efficient Tax Credits for Roofs, click here.
The Center Issues a White Paper about the Benefits of Rooftop Photo-Voltaic
The Center issued a white paper, “Successful Rooftop Photo-voltaic: How to Achieve a High-Quality, Well-Maintained, Compatible Rooftop PV System,” to help consumers understand the basics of installing a photo-voltaic rooftop. The white paper discusses the benefits and challenges of installing photovoltaic rooftops.
To read the “Successful Rooftop Photo-voltaic: How to Achieve a High-Quality, Well-Maintained, Compatible Rooftop PV System” click here.